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Sheep Branding Tool
c. 1880Subcollections
Overview
A piece of wood that has a rectangular base and then tapers to a handle.
Historical information
The brand is hand carved. It would have been dipped into thick dye and then pressed onto the back of a shorn sheep. Each farmer had their own registered brand.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2006.9
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Width
11 cm
Height or length
32.5000 cm
Depth
7.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the base of the wood is carved "LEE"
Year
Statement of significance
High. Unique home made brand.
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Sunday, 16 August, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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